Operational Designated Safeguarding Lead (ODSL) and Student Support Worker
Oaks Park High School
Sutton
- £29,005 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- CAN
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 August 2021
Job overview
Operational Designated Safeguarding Lead (ODSL) and Student Support Worker
Salary: CAN scale point 31 (£32,533 FTE, £29,005 actual pro-rata) for 36 hours per week, term time plus 12 days (200 working days per annum).
The hours of work are between 8.00am - 4.00pm each day, with time for meetings / evening sessions outside of these hours as required, amounting to 1 hour each week.
This is a non-teaching post which will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively with school staff and external agencies. The role brings great potential to make an enormous positive impact in the lives of young people and on the school community supporting them in their school life.
The role is varied and responsible and is line managed by the Leadership member with responsibility for student support in the school.
This work will be split with safeguarding work - where the successful applicant will directly respond to safeguarding concerns with students, ensuring that they are appropriately addressed and that child protection procedures are followed to ensure best possible outcomes and student support work - which involves 1:1 and group support to students experiencing particular pastoral challenges, be they related to, for example, their mental health or prior trauma.
Training in school systems and practices will be provided.
See the job description/person specification (below) for further details.
Please note that applications MUST be submitted on a school application form (below). CVs will not be accepted.
Application on the school application form by Friday 13th August midday at the latest and sent to recruitment@oaksparkhigh.org.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to call suitable applicants for interview prior to the closing date and if a successful appointment is made, close the advertisement early. You are therefore encouraged to submit your application without delay.
Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Oaks Park High School
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Please note that we are still actively recruiting for key positions starting in September 2024. We endeavour to be flexible with our interview / assessment arrangements and would like to thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.
BE PART OF THE OAKS PARK HIGH SUCCESS STORY
Oaks Park High is a rapidly improving secondary school set in extensive grounds in the London Borough of Sutton. The school has recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted:
"This is a welcoming school. Pupils are happy here. They speak positively about how much the school has improved over time. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils achieve well."
The school is part of the Cheam Academies Network Trust which is committed to promoting the highest standards of local education.
You will be joining a team of brilliant people who are passionate about helping our students thrive and achieve the very best they can. Every member of staff - from our friendly receptionists to the dedicated leadership team - works tirelessly to support our students, their families and their colleagues.
The leadership team has put in place a substantial professional development programme to encourage staff to flourish and progress. This includes a bespoke teaching and learning package, the support of a specialist mentoring and coaching group, and opportunities for cross-Trust department collaboration. Additionally all staff are supported by a wellbeing team which actively seeks opportunities to improve staff experience and offer support if needed.
Leaders consider staff workload and wellbeing. Staff feel supported and appreciate the training opportunities provided, including those offered by the Trust.
The school is expanding its Year 7 intake again in September 2024 and is excited to be able to offer a range of teaching and support staff vacancies, to ensure we have the best possible infrastructure in place for our students to support this expansion.
Our school is situated in Carshalton, a short walk from Carshalton Beeches train station, 30 minutes from London Victoria by train and served by Bus routes from Sutton, Croydon and Morden.
We can offer you:
- An excellent CPD programme, including in house instructional coaching
- Opportunities for cross Trust working
- A behaviour for learning system supported buy an experienced Pastoral Support Team
- A well-being support team
- A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme
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